Easy, breezy way to get to Wine Down Wednesday: Wine Concierge by DCanter. Recently, JKGF tried out DCanter’s Wine Concierge service and it made our wine anxiety go down exponentially. Not being a sommolier but wanting to drink the best wines leaves us spending more time than necessary at the store. DCanter has made it […]
No news is usually good news. I had not heard a peep out of Jardenea since I left their cozy, elegant dining room some odd years ago and I am guessing that was a good thing. I recently had the opportunity to revisit the Melrose Hotel’s resident dining space and was pleased to find not […]
French business partners Jean Pierre Thibaud and Jacques Louis de Montalembert, alongside Argentine winemaker Pablo Cuneo, have brought the flavors of Mendoza to the District. Their boutique winery, Bodega Ruca Malen, recently gave the District a taste of their signature Malbec at Rural Society, located inside the Loews Madison Hotel. The Yauquen Malbec 2014, which […]
When I get invited to “Meet the Chef” events, I am always intrigued to see the face/personality behind the food. I am a true believer that you can taste the vibes of who is prepping the food in the dish. Executive Chef and Owner, Caroline Ross, of River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar, has good […]
Virginia Festival at American Eats Tavern (June 17th-June 30) Chef José Andrés’ America Eats Tavern (www.americaeatstavern.com) is celebrating the region’s rich history with the inaugural Virginia Festival, featuring special events and Virginia-themed dishes throughout the two-week festival. The festival will take place exclusively at America Eats Tavern, located within The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, where José offers his take on […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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